6 desk accessories that will inspire you to get to work

Your desk, whether it’s tucked into a row of cubicles or part of a home office, is a personal space. What you keep there is a reflection of your personality, but those items also can help motivate you to do your very best work.

Accessories that are fun, pretty or both tend to keep us inspired. Here are a few that we all might have to add to our workspace:

Memorable memos

This T-Rex holds loose paper and pens for quick notes, plus he’ll keep the really important ones you need front and center with a spring-loaded jaw. Memo-saurus desk organizer, $19.95, barnesandnoble.com

Hippo-ster help

Another hip solution for your sticky notes is this adorable hippo. Its clean design might make it a better fit for standing out in a more conservative office environment. Bianca Hippo memo holder, $14.95, crateandbarrel.com

Tidy up with tubes

If you’re in any kind of science field, these test tubes are a must for organizing your paper clips, pushpins and binder clips. Lab-solutely Organized desk supply set, $24.99, modcloth.com

Beautiful bookends

Whether you’re keeping books or binders in order, these metal bookends will remind you of that dream vacation you’re working so hard for. Grazing Giraffe bookends, $65, uncommongoods.com

Optimized organization

This complete set, which is available in 15 vibrant colors, will take your desk from chaos to codified in minutes with 10 functional pieces, plus accessories. Also, you’ll know right away if someone walks away with your stapler! Dream Desk, $100, poppin.com

Positive paperweight

And finally, made of pewter with glass marbles, this stunning paperweight is a constant reminder that we all have big dreams and the power to fulfill them. Don’t Quit Your Daydream paperweight, $42, uncommongoods.com